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Fishing NewsKayak Angler Lands a 16-Pound California Pot-Bellied Largemouth
Just before midday on December 13, a routine winter kayak trip turned into a once-in-a-lifetime moment for Max Lee of Clovis, California. As morning fog began to lift from the lake, Lee was scanning the water with his forward-facing sonar, …
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Fishing NewsFrom Hardwood to Open Water: Ben Simmons Finds Purpose While Plotting His Next NBA Chapter
Ben Simmons has a team again—just not one playing under bright NBA arena lights. As his professional basketball future remains on pause, the three-time NBA All-Star has quietly shifted part of his focus to another lifelong passion: fishing. The former …
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Fishing NewsWyoming Boy Makes Fishing History at Just 12 Years Old
On August 9, 2025, Tucker Bass landed a largemouth bass that weighed just 2 pounds, 4 ounces. To some, that number might seem modest. But in the world of competitive angling, that single fish carried historic weight. The International Game …
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Michigan Lake Turns Rusty After Beaver Dam Breach
Lake Angeline’s Crystal Clear Waters Turn Red A normally crystal-clear fishing lake in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula has turned red after a beaver dam breach. Located south of Ishpeming in Marquette County, Lake Angeline’s water level rose and became discolored after …
Michigan Angler Catches Record-Breaking 64-Pound Flathead Catfish in Monroe County
A Michigan angler’s recent bowfishing excursion in Monroe County resulted in a new state record for flathead catfish. Codie Carlson, from Newport, Michigan, caught a massive flathead catfish weighing 64.46 pounds and measuring 45 inches in Plum Creek on June …
Record-Breaking Brook Trout Caught in Adirondacks
Adirondack Angler’s Behemoth Brook Trout Sets New State Record In the heart of the Adirondack backcountry, Ben Ferguson of Lowville reeled in a monster brook trout that has shattered the New York state record. Caught on July 5 in the …
Rescuers Free 500-Pound Leatherback Sea Turtle Tangled in Cape Cod Bay Fishing Gear
A 500-pound leatherback sea turtle entangled in multiple sets of fishing gear was successfully rescued last Wednesday in Cape Cod Bay by the Marine Animal Entanglement Response team from the Center for Coastal Studies in Provincetown. According to officials, the …
56-Pound Almaco Jack Shatters North Carolina State Record Off Outer Banks
A new state fishing record has been set in North Carolina for Almaco Jack, a species known for its powerful runs and deepwater fights. The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Marine Fisheries has officially certified the massive …
Monster Carp Shatters Connecticut Freshwater Record at Over 58 Pounds
A new benchmark in Connecticut freshwater fishing has been set. On June 21, 2025, Norbert “Norbie” Samok of Westchester County, New York, landed a massive 58.05-pound common carp from Lake Zoar, rewriting the state’s record books. Officially confirmed by the …
Miracle Catch: Florida Woman Hooks Record African Pompano on Light Tackle
Yvonne Norman of Lake Asbury, Florida, may have landed a new world record while trolling off the coast of St. Augustine on June 16. While targeting king mackerel with her brother, Will Van Duyn, Norman hooked and landed an African …
Reeling in Innovation: How One Texan Is 3D-Printing His Way to Better Bass Catches
The future of fishing is here—and it’s being printed, not purchased. One inventive Texas angler is proving that innovation and a bit of tech-savvy thinking can revolutionize how bass are caught. Meet Goya Lin, a Texas fisherman who designs and …
Angler Catches Largest Freshwater Fish Ever Landed in Connecticut
On May 25, 2025, Connecticut angler Rafal Wlazlo etched his name into the state’s fishing history books by landing an enormous 45-pound, 8-ounce common carp from Lake Lillinonah. This remarkable catch has now been officially confirmed and certified by the …
Could Fishing Be Rewiring Fish Evolution?
Commercial and recreational fishing may be doing more than just reducing fish populations—it could be reshaping the very evolution of fish species. As global fisheries remove an estimated 1.6 trillion wild fish annually, emerging research suggests that the traits making …
